Todd Schoolman Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Established in 1953, Opportunity Partners helps people with disabilities live, learn and work more independently through innovative services and collaborations with business. One of the largest social service agencies in Minnesota, with a budget of over $36 million, 30 locations and 650 employees, the organization supports nearly 2,000 people with disabilities each year.

Senior HR leader and member of the Hallmark Business Connections management team. Lead people initiatives for a 200-employee company, provide strategic planning, and counsel President and senior management team on Human Resource issues.● Led the people integration of Hallmark Business Connections from predecessor companies including restructuring the organization, retaining key talent, adding 13 new roles, and moving non-performers off the team. Aligned compensation plans and objectives within Hallmark Business Connections.● Co-led the integration of a new HRIS system, aligning 3 Hallmark Business Connection locations and reducing costs by over $50k. Implemented an improved benefits structure to reduce costs for both the company and the employees.● Designed and implemented an improved staffing and recruiting model that eliminated the use of external staffing firms and saved up to $100k annually beginning with the first year.● Created and introduced a leadership development program for Hallmark Business Connections’ high potential employees that included online education, mentoring, and cohort learning. Gains included increased business acumen, improved business processes, and enhanced retention.● Led development and enrichment activities for the senior leadership team, exposing the team to new and different perspectives on managing self and others.

Co-led North American Human Resources Team of three members supporting 850 employees across U.S. and Canada. Advised and counseled management (35 VPs, Directors and Managers) on staffing and selection, employee relations, and reward and recognition practices.● Restructured the staffing and on boarding process for new service mechanics in order to increase the speed of hire and to reduce employee turnover in the first three years of employment. Reduced time to hire by 30 percent and turnover has been reduced by three percentage points.● Re-vitalized the North American Service organization by leading a cross functional team charged with re-organizing the department’s structure to better align with the Sales and Customer Service Departments.● Provided leadership during the selection and implementation of Tennant’s applicant tracking system that significantly improved tracking efficiency.● Aligned service employee incentive plans to support key company and departmental initiatives.

Provided expertise in employee relations, recruiting and restructuring to management personnel (15 VP’s, Directors and Managers). ● Led team's HR efforts during outsourcing of IT function to India resulting in approximately $1 million in reduced expenses.● Worked to restructure finance and accounting group following merger with an international competitor. New 75 employee structure increased synergies and improved accounting efficiencies.

Consulted with management on various HR issues including reorganization, recruitment, employee development, and exit strategies. Supported the Power Marketing Group, including seven managers, directors and VP’s and 60 employees.● Led the company in meeting its Diversity, Affirmative Action and EEO objectives.● Prepared the Power Marketing Group for outside credit audit by evaluating business processes, identifying deficiencies, and implementing changes.● Created employee development philosophy, and designed and implemented formal training to support the Power Marketing Group's business plans.● Consulted with management in the development of a formal performance evaluation process and individualized development plans.

Mba, Strategic Management

B.S., Ag Economics